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Pediatric Infectious Disease NCLEX Questions Questions
Question 1 of 5
In acute measles, the World Health Organization recommends routine administration for 2 days of
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: WHO recommends vitamin A (C) for 2 days in acute measles to reduce mortality and complications, per global health guidelines, unlike zinc (A), folic acid (B), or vitamins C/D (D, E).
Question 2 of 5
Of the following, the LEAST common cause of neonatal bacterial meningitis is
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Neonatal meningitis is most often due to E. coli (C), GBS (D), and Listeria (E). Klebsiella (A) is the least common among these, per neonatal sepsis studies.
Question 3 of 5
Allergic rhinitis is characterized by all the following EXCEPT
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Allergic rhinitis features polyps (A), shiners (B), no fever (C), and nasal crease (D). Swollen, erythematous turbinates (E) suggest infection, not allergy.
Question 4 of 5
The first-line therapy of sinusitis in children is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Amoxicillin-clavulanate (E) is first-line for pediatric sinusitis, covering common pathogens, per AAP guidelines.
Question 5 of 5
The MOST common cause of laryngotracheobronchitis (croup) is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Parainfluenza viruses (B) are the leading cause of croup, per virology data.